The headline translated to English is: "El Chiringuito assures that Julián's signing with Barça is on the right track"

Josep Pedrerol trusts that the Spider will arrive at the Catalan club

Mario Roldán Martínez | 22 Jul 2026 | 14.30
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Josep Pedrerol, presenter of 'El Chiringuito' / Teleaudiencias
Josep Pedrerol, presenter of 'El Chiringuito' / Teleaudiencias

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Julián Álvarez, a 26-year-old Argentine forward from Atlético de Madrid, remains at the center of Barcelona's market. As reported by El Chiringuito, the potential transfer to the Catalan club is progressing in a positive direction, despite Miguel Ángel Gil Marín stating a few days ago that the red and white club will not sell the attacker "not even for 200 million euros".

Barcelona's interest in the Argentine international continues to be one of the major summer topics. The information released by El Chiringuito and discussed by Josep Pedrerol keeps open the possibility of an operation that, for now, clashes with Atlético de Madrid's official stance.

Josep Pedrerol and El Chiringuito keep the scenario alive

The latest report from El Chiringuito maintains that the progress to bring Julián Álvarez to Barcelona is evolving positively. This version contrasts with Atlético's institutional discourse, insisting that the forward is not for sale.

The Argentine arrived at the red and white club with a contract until 2030 and a release clause set at 500 million euros, a figure that strengthens the negotiating position of the Madrid club.

Josep Pedrerol's role has once again put the operation in the media spotlight. Although there is no official confirmation of negotiations between clubs, the program's information indicates that Barcelona's interest remains active in this transfer window.

Barcelona maintains its priority with Julián Álvarez

Barcelona's sports management believes that Julián Álvarez fits the offensive profile they seek to strengthen the squad. The forward is coming off another high-level season, and his performance in the recent World Cup has further increased his value.

Julián Álvarez maintains his stance: wants to leave Atlético / Instagram

However, any deal would depend on a change in Atlético's position. Miguel Ángel Gil Marín publicly stated that the club has already informed the player, his agent, and the Barcelona president that they have no intention of negotiating his departure, even with offers of 100, 150, or 200 million euros.

So far, this message is the main obstacle for Barcelona, which would have to engage in negotiations with a club that insists on the continuity of their forward.

The next step in the Julián Álvarez case

The future of Julián Álvarez will depend on whether Barcelona's interest translates into new developments in the coming weeks. While El Chiringuito maintains that the operation is progressing well, Atlético's official stance remains unchanged: the forward is not for sale.

With the transfer window still open, any progress hinges on a change in the Madrid club's position or a new initiative from Barcelona. Until then, Julián Álvarez will continue to be one of the summer's key figures and one of the most complex cases in the transfer market.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Chiringuito asegura que el fichaje de Julián por el Barça va por buen camino